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How to get fromJohannesburg to Arushaby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Johannesburg to Arusha by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Arusha

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Arusha (ARK)plane plane JNB - ARK
    7h 6m
    $366–632

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    2d 11h
    $146–187

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    3. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain train
    3d 15h

  4. Drive 3,473.4 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Arushacar car 3,473.4 km
    2d 1h
    $485–700

  5. Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane JNB - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi taxi
    8h 2m
    $340–468

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    4d 1h
    $202–271

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Arusha (ARK) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,716.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Arusha, Tanzania?

Air Tanzania, Safair, and four other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Arusha (ARK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Central Bus Terminal via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 11h.

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